蹤獲弝け University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at 蹤獲弝け University en-us Copyright 2026, 蹤獲弝け University Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0000 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 蹤獲弝け University Choirs Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69254 <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">蹤獲弝け University Choirs</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> <b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Interim Conductor: Brenton Offenback</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The 蹤獲弝け University Singers is the select choir of the Department of Music and represents 蹤獲弝け University locally, nationally and abroad through concert tours, television broadcast and audio recordings. They have given highly acclaimed international concert tours throughout the countries of Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Chile, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">More information coming later...</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Howard Presents: Marc Elysee & Cristian Neacsu http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70255 <p> <strong>DATE CHANGE!</strong></p> <p> <strong>Please note the date and time change for this concert.</strong></p> <p> The <strong>Howard Center Presents: Marc&nbsp;&Eacute;lys&eacute;e&nbsp;and Cristian Neacsu</strong> concert, originally scheduled for <strong>Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 7 p.m.</strong>, has been <strong>rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.</strong></p> <p> <strong>New Date &amp; Time:</strong><br /> <strong>Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.</strong></p> <p> We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding.</p> <p> <strong>Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date.</strong></p> <p> We look forward to welcoming you to the Howard Performing Arts Center for this special performance.</p> <p> Marc &Eacute;lys&eacute;e is a French-born professional musician whose distinguished career encompasses violin performance, music education and orchestral conducting. Currently serving as associate professor of music and conductor of the 蹤獲弝け University Symphony Orchestra, &Eacute;lys&eacute;e combines extensive musical training with a deep commitment to developing students as accomplished musicians, thoughtful collaborators and dependable leaders.</p> <p> Joining &Eacute;lys&eacute;e and the 蹤獲弝け University Symphony Orchestra is acclaimed violinist Cristian Neacsu, who will perform Camille Saint-Sa&euml;ns&rsquo; &quot;Violin Concerto No. 3.&quot; The program will also feature Antonin Dvo&rcaron;&aacute;k&rsquo;s &quot;Symphony No.9, Op. 95, 'From the New World.'&quot;&nbsp;Cristian Neacsu performs on a remarkable 1792 Venetian violin crafted by Pietro Valentino Novello.</p> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:38:50 +0000 Alumni Homecoming Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69251 <p> The Alumni Gala concert will feature three University music ensembles: the 蹤獲弝け University Symphony Orchestra, 蹤獲弝け University Wind Symphony and 蹤獲弝け University Choirs. Come join us for this fun and festive concert on our University's alumni weekend.</p> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:54:20 +0000 Stephen Zork Reunion Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68764 <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork Reunion Concert: &quot;How Can I Keep From Singing?&quot;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <span style="font-family:">Stephen Zork is retiring after 35 remarkable years at 蹤獲弝け University. He has been a beloved mentor, teacher and major professor to many. To help mark the conclusion of his extraordinary teaching career, a special weekend has been organized from April 24&ndash;25, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by&nbsp;</span>Professor Zork, on Friday evening at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The reunion choir will also perform during second service at Pioneer Memorial Church.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">If you&rsquo;ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at 蹤獲弝け, please plan to join the choir!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> ____________________</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box"><span style="font-family:">Friday, April 24</span></strong><span style="font-family:"><br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> <em style="box-sizing: border-box">Howard Performing Arts Center, 蹤獲弝け University</em><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">12:30 p.m.&mdash;Singers arrive and enjoy light refreshments and time to reconnect<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 2&ndash;5 p.m.&mdash;Rehearsal with Professor Zork<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 5&ndash;6 p.m.&mdash;Light supper provided (please stay on campus for call time)<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 6:30 p.m.&mdash;Choir call time<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 7:30 p.m.&mdash;Celebration Reunion Choir Concert<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box"><span style="font-family:">Sabbath, April 25</span></strong><span style="font-family:"><br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> <em style="box-sizing: border-box">Howard Performing Arts Center, 蹤獲弝け University</em><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">9 a.m.&mdash;Continental breakfast and fellowship<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 10&ndash;11 a.m.&mdash;Rehearsal for church service<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 11&ndash;11:20 a.m.&mdash;Walk to Pioneer Memorial Church<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 11:20&ndash;11:35 a.m.&mdash;Choir seated on the platform<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 11:45 a.m.&mdash;Second Service<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:"></span>Following the service, we hope to gather singers and their families for lunch (location TBD), followed by a time of shared stories, photos and reminiscing.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.<o:p></o:p></span></p> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:25:25 +0000 蹤獲弝け University Wind Symphony Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67533 <p> <strong>Americana Soundscape</strong> is a concert that will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. From the beginning with Gershwin&rsquo;s lively &quot;Strike Up the Band&quot; all the way to the sounds of Barker&rsquo;s arrangement of &quot;Tin Pan Alley,&quot; this concert is sure to delight! Included are favorites from Henry Mancini, Aaron Copland and Cole Porter, as well as Florence Price&rsquo;s &quot;Juba Dance.&quot;</p> <div> Join the 蹤獲弝け University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, for an afternoon of toe-tapping and swaying sweet melodies on April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <p> <strong>Repertoire </strong><em>(51:18 minutes)</em></p> <p> &quot;Strike Up The Band&quot;&mdash;George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>&nbsp;Francis Aguilar Jr., graduate student conductor</em></p> <p> &quot;The Wonderful World of Disney&quot;&mdash;arr. John Edmondson</p> <p> &quot;Beale Street Blues&quot;&mdash;W.C. Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. David Marshall</p> <p> &quot;Moon River&quot;&mdash;Henry Mancini, arr. Michael Brown</p> <p> &quot;Juba Dance&quot;&mdash;Florence Price, trans. Jay Bocook</p> <p> &quot;American Patrol&quot;&mdash;F. W. Meacham</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <em><strong>-Intermission-</strong></em></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &quot;Hoedown&quot; from &quot;Rodeo&quot;&mdash;Aaron Copland&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>Lymuel Ligsay, graduate student conductor</em></p> <p> &quot;Baby Elephant Walk&quot;&mdash;Henry Mancini, arr. John Moss</p> <p> &quot;Puttin&rsquo; on the Ritz&quot;&mdash;Irving Berlin<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>蹤獲弝け Brass</em></p> <p> &quot;Cole Porter on Broadway&quot;&mdash;Cole Porter, arr. Warren Barker</p> <p> &quot;Summertime&quot;&mdash;George Gershwin, Dubose &amp; Dorothy Heyward &amp; Ira Gershwin, arr. Robert Longfield</p> <p> &quot;Tin Pan Alley&quot;&mdash;arr. Warren Barker</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <div> &ndash;&ndash;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>蹤獲弝け University Wind Symphony</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Conductor: Denisse Santos</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> The 蹤獲弝け University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and 蹤獲弝け University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.</div> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:26 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Dmitry Rachmanov http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67540 <p> A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dmitry Rachmanov is chair of keyboard studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as &ldquo;a poem of ecstasy&rdquo; in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards and is a founding member and president of the Scriabin Society of America.</p> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:35:09 +0000 AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67532 <p> Please join us for the AUSO &amp; WAUS Thank You Concert on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> <br /> <u><strong>Repertoire</strong></u></p> <p> Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18&mdash;Sergei Rachmaninov</p> <p> 1. Moderato</p> <p> 2. Adagio sostenuto</p> <p> 3. Allegro scherzando</p> <p> <em>Ben Loenser, piano</em></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>-:-:- Intermission​ -:-:-</strong>​</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Danse Macabre&mdash;Camille Saint-Sa&euml;ns</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Carmen Suite No. 1&mdash;George Bizet</p> <p> 1. Pr&eacute;lude</p> <p> 2. Aragonaise</p> <p> 3. Intermezzo</p> <p> 4. S&eacute;guedille</p> <p> 5. Les dragons d'Alcala</p> <p> 6. Les tor&eacute;adors</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> _________________________</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>蹤獲弝け University Symphony Orchestra</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Marc &Eacute;lys&eacute;e</strong></p> <p> The 蹤獲弝け University Symphony Orchestra is the core ensemble of the orchestral program at 蹤獲弝け University. In addition to their current series at the Howard Performing Arts Center, the Symphony Orchestra travels within the Great Lakes region as well as internationally. Since 2006, the orchestra has performed in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, the Philippines and Costa Rica.</p> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:51 +0000 蹤獲弝け University Choirs Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67531 <p> <strong>&ldquo;Unsealed: Life Triumphant!&rdquo; 蹤獲弝け University&rsquo;s Easter Choral Concert Featuring Masterworks by Bach and Britten</strong></p> <p> The 蹤獲弝け University Singers and Chorale invite the community to a special Easter Choral Concert on Saturday, April 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center.&nbsp; The concert will feature two profound and contrasting sacred works: &ldquo;Christ lag in Todesbanden&rdquo; by Johann Sebastian Bach, and &ldquo;Rejoice in the Lamb&rdquo; by Benjamin Britten.</p> <p> This inspiring program explores themes of resurrection, joy, and spiritual reflection from Baroque, 20th-century, and 21<sup>st</sup>-century musical voices.</p> <p> Under the direction of Stephen Zork, this performance also serves as the graduate choral conducting recital of Jahaziel Gutierrez, marking an important milestone in his musical studies. Gutierrez will lead a chamber orchestra selected from the 蹤獲弝け University Symphony Orchestra joined by organists Kenneth Logan and Brenton Offenbach. Community members are warmly encouraged to support Gutierrez and the university choirs in the student-led program that celebrates the Easter season with depth, beauty, and artistry.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Event Details:&nbsp;</p> <p> Saturday, April 4&nbsp;</p> <p> 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p> <p> Howard Performing Arts Center&nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Contact the Howard Performing Arts Center <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu/">https://howard.andrews.edu/</a></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> ___________________</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>蹤獲弝け University Singers</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Stephen Zork</strong></p> <p> The 蹤獲弝け University Singers is the select choir of the Department of Music and represents 蹤獲弝け University locally, nationally and abroad through concert tours, television broadcast and audio recordings. They have given highly acclaimed international concert tours throughout the countries of Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Chile, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.</p> <p> More information coming later ...</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:28:13 +0000